Mindless snacking at work is one of the biggest causes of weight gain as we get older. But, snacking isn't necessarily the problem—unhealthy choices are! No matter if you're at work or in school, chances are there is an area full of Chex Mix, pretzels, fruit (with lots of dirty hands on it) and more.

No worries—we put together 3 incredibly simple snacks that you can opt for with loads of nutritional value to energize and sustain you all day. Each snack is just a few ingredients (i.e. inexpensive) and travels well. Which is your favorite?!

Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 apple (your favorite variety)

Peanut butter, or almond butter

Gluten-free oats

Unsweetened coconut flakes
Cinnamon

Instructions:

Slice apples about 1/4" thick

Top 1 half with about 1 tsp peanut butter

Sprinkle oats and coconut flakes, top with cinnamon

Top with another apple slice & sprinkle cinnamon

Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:

1 can garbanzo beans

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

Pinch of cayenne

1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

Rinse, drain and pat dry your garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas)

Drizzle olive oil and add your seasonings

Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 425 for 15-18 mins (until firm not burnt)

Hummus & Crudité

Ingredients:

Hummus

Tahini

Pumpkin seeds

Carrots, peeled & sliced

Celery, sliced

Cucumber, seeded & sliced

Instructions:

Add hummus to the bottom of a cup or mason jar

Add about 2 tbsp tahini and top with pumpkin seeds

Add your veggies and nosh!

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